Aston Carter is currently seeking an experienced buyer for an opening on the Northside of Columbus!!

Job Description

• Thoroughly understand and accurately maintain process-related systems for suppliers and parts assigned to you.

• Maintain material releases and service parts within GPCS to ensure sufficient inventory levels for warehouse packing operations and plant production.

• Establish and maintain communication networks with the supply base to promote positive relationships focused on delivery performance. Identify, evaluate, and escalate critical issues to management, ensuring timely resource allocation.

• Develop specific countermeasures to mitigate risks of critical issues.

• Continually develop internal and external communication networks to ensure operational success.

• Collaborate with departments and project leaders to support Mass Production Site Delivery Frame department projects, meeting Key Performance Indicators (KPI) targets.

• Manage New Model and Mass Production design change activities through close collaboration with impacted suppliers to minimize production impact and cost.

• Maintain reporting and Gemba activity for root cause analysis and countermeasure implementation.

• Strive for continuous improvement through Plan-Do-Check-Action (PDCA) cycles. Develop self, colleagues, and team through training, mentoring, and sharing experiences for succession planning and team growth.

• Support company vision and Business Plan activities by leading or supporting theme activities and project initiatives.

Hard Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent related experience

• 4 years of experience if no degree in a related field

• Knowledge of basic inventory management and manufacturing workflow

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong organizational skills

• Ability to prioritize tasks and work with limited direction

• Ability to troubleshoot complex problems in a team-based work environment

• Consistently identify opportunities for continuous improvement

• Collect data and apply business knowledge to solve a range of problems

• Effectively lead project themes

• Effectively sell ideas securing buy-in from individuals or team

  About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.